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Project Manager | Lead Special Project Division

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
Lead the special projects division for one of the biggest GC's in Milwaukee. It's a true player-coach position as you'd manage projects from preconstruction through closeout while becoming a critical client-facing point of contact and developing toward formal team leadership within your first year.
  • Lead the Special Projects division for a 500M+ General Contractor
  • Join a name brand in WI Construction market, in business for over 100 years

About Our Client

One of Wisconsin's most established and respected construction firms, combining the resources and sophistication of a major regional GC with the culture and long-term stability of a family-owned business. Being in business for over 100 years its now in its fifth generation of leadership, building Wisconsin's most recognizable healthcare, education, corporate, multifamily, and community projects.This is an opportunity to join a company where career development is intentional, employees are empowered to take ownership, and the Special Projects Group is positioned for continued growth.

Job Description

  • Lead Special Projects from preconstruction through closeout, owning schedule, budget, quality and client expectations.
  • Develop project budgets and forecasts while closely monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship and oversight to Special Projects PMs while helping establish processes and best practices across the group.
  • Partner with Business Development and leadership to support new opportunities, strengthen client relationships and grow the Special Projects business.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years independently managing projects.
  • Strong experience with project budgeting, forecasting, financial management and change orders.
  • A polished, confident communicator who can build relationships while also holding clients, subcontractors and project teams accountable.
  • Experience managing commercial construction projects; education, healthcare, special projects, renovation or other fast-paced work is highly valued.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field strongly preferred, with demonstrated interest in developing into a people-leadership role.

What's on Offer

  • $ 120-140 K base salary range
  • 4-7% annual profit sharing + 2.5% 401(k) match, alongside comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Family-oriented culture with company events, employee outings, Kids Construction Camp and a company recognized repeatedly as a top workplace.
Contact
Mackenzie Evander
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7106468

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Milwaukee
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mackenzie Evander
Job Reference
JN-092026-7106468
 

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